New DOL form geared toward federal contractor hiring compliance The U.S. Department of Labor is urging applicants to voluntarily disclose disabilities. The DOL says the new employment form will help federal contractors meet equal opportunity goals -- opening more...
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Can employers discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity?
A troubling appeals court ruling muddies the waters. One federal appeals court recently ruled that sexual orientation is not a protected class under federal discrimination law. Other courts have previously construed sexual orientation to fall under the umbrella of the...
How to recognize signs of discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination in the workplace is something no employee should have to go through. But unfortunately, it is quite common in American workplaces.It is not always easy to identify discrimination at work. There are many variations of discrimination - some that may not...
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